Try your Xero Shoes first, THEN decide!When you get your Xero Shoes, check them for size first. If you need a different size, call us for a FREE exchange.If they fit try 'em for 45 days. If you don't love them, no problem. We'll take them back, no questions asked, in any condition.We'll even pay the return shipping.Once we get them back, you'll receive a refund of your purchase price, minus the outbound shipping.

Try your Xero Shoes first, THEN decide!When you get your Xero Shoes, check them for size first. If you need a different size, call us for a FREE exchange.If they fit try 'em for 45 days. If you don't love them, no problem. We'll take them back, no questions asked, in any condition.We'll refund the purchase price, minus shipping.

NOTE: The Z-Trail has a wider forefoot than ordinary sport sandals. If your feet are particularly wide, consider the Men's Z-Trail. Just make sure to adjust by 1 size (for example, a men's 8 is the same length as a women's 9).

*Use the handy printable templates below to confirm your size before you buy.

Xero in Action

Product Description

The Z-Trail gives you an unparalleled combination of:

Protection

Comfort

Light Weight

Flexibility

Durability

Versatility

Affordability

What can you do in your Z-Trail sandals? Practically anything!

At the end of a day of hiking, pull off your heavy, stiff boots and slip into the freedom, comfort, and flexibility of the Z-Trail… they’re so light you’ll barely notice them on your feet (and will barely tell they were in your bag).

Enjoy a run on trails or roads.

Yoga class? The grippy soles make the Z-Trail like having a yoga mat on your feet all the time. Do your own class anywhere you are.

Head downstream… whether you’re in a canoe, a kayak, or a raft, the Z-Trail holds comfortably on your feet, and they float.

Take a walk anywhere you like, from a mountain trail to an urban jungle. The comfort of the Z-Trail will surprise you.

What makes the Z-Trail special is the 3-layer FeelLite™ sole.

The bottom has our FeelTrue® rubber for great grip and abrasion resistance.

The middle layer of TrailFoam™ provides an incredible amount of force absorption and protection.

Then, the top BareFoam™ layer adds a perfect amount of comfort.

And the FeelLite™ sole still maintains enough flexibility to allow for natural movement and ground-feel.

What’s the difference between the Z-Trek and Z-Trail?

That’s the Z-Trek on the left, and the Z-Trail on the right. You can see that the Z-Trail is crazy flexible, but not quite as much as the Z-Trek.

I like to think that the Z-Trail is about protection and comfort first, and the Z-Trek is about connection first.

If I’ve been wearing my Z-Trails around for a while, enjoying the comfort, when I then put on the Z-Trek, I think, “Oh, right, I can FEEL things again!” So I go back and forth between them, depending on how much I want to feel.

Let’s talk about weight! This is maybe the best part.

The Z-Trail is about 20% lighter than the Z-Trek. But that’s nothing. Let’s compare the Z-Trail to a traditional sport sandal:

The reviews for the Z-Trail have been AMAZING. Pretty much everyone says that they’re the best sandal they’ve worn.

Check out these reviews (and then click the REVIEWS tab, above to see more!):

More reasons you’ll love your Z-Trail sandals:

Super-comfortable tubular webbing with no hard edges.

Adjustable Z-pattern allows you to get the right tension you desire across the top of your foot, over your foot, and behind your heel.

Three color combinations.

10mm (~3/8″) FeelLite™ outsole protects you from unpleasant surfaces while still providing great ground-feel.

Elegant contour surrounds your foot.

Super lightweight — a women’s size 7 sandal averages 4.3 ounces each.

Zero-drop means your heel isn’t elevated.

Rust-proof nylon hardware.

Heel cup keeps your heel in place and helps keep out debris.

Vegan-friendly.

5,000-mile sole warranty! Wear out your Z-Trail soles in under 5,000 miles and we’ll replace them for a nominal cost (details here).

Z-Trail Women’s SIZE GUIDE

It’s easy to find the right Xero Sandal size for you. The Z-Trail fits true to size, so…

Buy the Z-Trail in your usual US size*

FREE EXCHANGES: Most people find our size recommendation gives them a proper fit, but just in case, we have a free exchange program for all US orders.

NOTE: The Z-Trail has a wider forefoot than ordinary sport sandals. If your feet are particularly wide, consider the Men’s Z-Trail. Just make sure to adjust by 1 size (for example, a men’s 8 is the same length as a women’s 9).

*Use the handy printable templates below to confirm your size before you buy.

Use the templates that are linked on this page (next to where you select the size, and in the product description).

NOTE: Please measure your foot and/or use the templates. Sandal size is very often different than shoe size.

Also, if you have the Z-Trek, you may need a different size in the Z-Trail. The Z-Trek is a TINY bit longer than the Z-Trail, so if your toes come close to the edge in your Z-Treks, you may want to up one size for the Z-Trail.

The women’s Z-Trail is a bit narrower, and the webbing is 4mm thinner.

So if you have a narrow foot, whether you’re a man or woman, you may want to check the “women’s” sizing templates and see how those work for you. Similarly, if you have a wider foot, regardless of your gender, check out the “men’s” templates.

Simple. First, slide the webbing through the slots on the outside of the sole to get the tension you like across your toes.
Note: A lot of our customers report that they like the toe strap looser than they thought they would. Experiment and see what you like best.

Next, just pull the end of the webbing — our proprietary tensioner will hold everything in place. If something feels too tight, just flip the top of the tensioner up, and the webbing will easily loosen.

Finally, experiment with the tension of the heel strap. If you make it tighter, it’ll move your foot forward a bit. Make it looser and it’ll let your foot slide back.

Once you find the right tension, you have the choice to get in and out of your Z-Trail by either un-doing the heel strap, or loosening the top webbing. Personally, I leave the heel strap in place and use the top webbing to get in and out.

One thing to be careful of: Do not leave your Z-Trail in a hot car or exposed to extreme heat and sunlight (i.e. the back window or dashboard of a car is the WORST). The TrailFoam™ layer will deform if you do this, and this is not covered by our warranty.

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We do! We’ve sold Xero Shoes to people in more than 85 countries around the world.
We use the US Postal service to send our shipments. The cost to ship will depend on the weight of the package and the delivery speed you select; several options will be provided at checkout.

All domestic shipments come with tracking. Limited tracking is available for some first class international shipments depending on the country, and full tracking is available with all Priority Express and Express International shipments.

Though almost all of our international orders arrive without incident, we strongly advise you to select Priority Express International or Express International if you live in a country with a less reliable postal service, including (but not limited to) India, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, and Indonesia. We cannot guarantee delivery of packages shipped using First Class International.

International delivery can take anywhere from 3 days to 8 weeks depending on how long your order spends in customs at the border.

Please note that some countries do require the payment of import duties for international shipments above a certain value. We advise you to know the import regulations of your country and understand that you will be responsible for payment of any duties and fees imposed by your government at the border.

All packages will be marked as merchandise; as a commercial shipper, we are not able to mark a package as a gift (if you’re giving Xero Shoes as a gift, that’s not the same as us sending a gift).
Also, check our Stores page. There may be a Xero Shoes dealer closer to you.

After you purchase a gift certificate, you’ll be able to enter an email address for the recipient.

You could email it to yourself and forward it at a later time if you like.

You can also take the Gift Certificate code and send it to the recipient.

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Caring for your Z-Trail Sandals

Because of the TrailFoam™ in the Z-Trail, these need a bit of extra attention. Do not leave Z-Trail in hot cars or exposed to intense or direct sunlight. This could cause the TrailFoam™ to deform and is not covered by our warranty.

To clean your Z-Trail sandals, hand wash with warm water, mild soap and allow them to air dry (away from direct sunlight).

I absolutely love these sandals! They are a fraction of the weight of other comparable brands, and they could not be more comfortable! They have been the only shoes I've been wearing from walking to hiking, biking, and every day wear. Built for the long haul, and I can't wait to see all the places I'll go in them!

Aside from land-based activities, these are great for kayaking. They don't interfere with getting in or out of a tight cockpit, and don't drag a lot of water in to the boat with your feet. The best part is that you can walk along river, lakes or ocean shores without that annoying rock that always seems to land between a strap and my toe knuckle!

My feet are narrow so I ordered my Z-trail sandals in women's style. They are the best sandals for walking/running I have ever had: light and comfortable. Since I have worn other sandals for daily walks, no time for adjusting was necessary. Simply the best.

They’re everything I wanted and more. I wear them everywhere. I have a long way to go to heal my feet and body from lots of damage, and these are helping me along the way. Comfortable, durable, and cute!